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As the second wave of Covid-19 scours South Africa, it is more evident than ever that even the most astute financial modelling will not be able to predict the long-term economic and social effects of the pandemic.
The pandemic and the extended lockdown have resulted in massive disruption with devasting numbers of small businesses shutting shop, pushing hundreds of thousands of workers into unemployment while millions more may be working, but for fewer hours and lower wages.
Rajan Naidoo, MD of EduPower Skills Academy, says the economic outlook for South Africa has never been worse. “The pandemic has caused huge income loss for previously stable income earners. Without a doubt, the resultant poverty and misery will extend to the broader social context over coming months and if it continues unchecked, this could threaten our nation’s democratic and economic stability,” he cautions.